Update: Mylar balloon caused power outage this morning in west Reno

11:15 a.m. update:

A Mylar balloon flew into a power line this morning near West Fourth Street and McCarran Boulevard in Reno and knocked out service to 3,400 customers, NV Energy said.

NV Energy reported the power went out for west Reno customers at 7:44 a.m. and most customers had power restored by 8:15 a.m. The rest should have power restored by noon, NV Energy spokesman Karl Walquist said.

The incident happened near the corner of Sky Mountain Drive and McCarran Boulevard.

7:17 a.m. update

There is a report now that the power line is down near McCarran Boulevard and Sky Mountain Circle and authorities are requesting help controlling traffic.

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There is a power pole on fire near West Fourth Street and McCarran Boulevard in Reno.

There are also reports of power in the area being out. It's not immediately clear how widespread the power outage is. A message seeking information has been left with NV Energy.

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Update: Mylar balloon caused power outage this morning in west Reno

11:15 a.m. update:A Mylar balloon flew into a power line this morning near West Fourth Street and McCarran Boulevard in Reno and knocked out service to 3,400 customers, NV Energy said.NV Energy

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